

Jamie Callender
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jamie Callender
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 61
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Mentor High School, Mentor, Ohio, Diploma, 1983
Cleveland State, Cleveland, Ohio, BA, 1989
Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio, JD, 1992
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Lake county historical society, President, Mentor Library
Board member, Ohio House of Representatives, Elected member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State representative, 1997-2004
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Senate, 2004
Race
Previous Races
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
John Kasich
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Strongly Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Disagree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Neutral
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 Republican Primary, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life begins at conception, thus an abortion is the taking of a life.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Faith and a desire to be free. The basic Judeo-Christian value system.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that Jesus Christ died upon the cross for my sins, and I accept that gift and pray through him for continued salvation, mercy, and his grace.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Public record from my 8 years in office.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Education, and removing government barriers such as over regulation and high tax burdens.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Allow the free market to work. Remove government interference with the market
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
None. Less government interference will allow the economy to thrive
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
As an attorney, I understand the cost of compliance with every regulatory burden placed on our citizens.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Ino@jamiecallender.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I want to bring OUR values to the Statehouse, not the other way around.
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